1. The "Totally Unexpected" Story – Sarah, 26
"I was at a summer camp, completely unprepared, when I felt something weird. I had no idea what was happening, so I asked my best friend to check if I sat on something. Her face said it all! I ended up fashioning a makeshift pad out of toilet paper and awkwardly waddled to the camp nurse. Let’s just say my first period was a true survival experience."
2. The "Classroom Horror" Story – Jen, 30
"I was 12, sitting in math class, when I felt a weird sensation. I thought nothing of it until I stood up, and my best friend gasped. My chair had a big stain, and I had no sweater to tie around my waist. The teacher let me leave early, but that walk to the bathroom? Absolute torture!"
3. The "Mom to the Rescue" Story – Priya, 22
"My mom had been prepping me for months, but of course, I still freaked out. I ran to her crying, convinced something was wrong. She hugged me, gave me my first pad, and told me, ‘Welcome to womanhood!’ We celebrated with chocolate and a movie night. Best period ever."
4. The "Public Pool Mishap" Story – Aisha, 28
"I was at a pool party when I got my period for the first time. I had no clue until I got out of the water and saw a little red trail behind me. The lifeguard handed me a towel, and I ran to the bathroom in pure panic. I still cringe thinking about it!"
5. The "Sibling Support" Story – Alex, 25
"I was the first in my friend group to get my period, and I was so embarrassed. My older sister was my hero - she walked me through everything, showed me how to use a pad, and even made me a ‘first period survival kit.’ I’ll never forget how much that meant to me."
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